Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Centimeter Converter

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9.80665

1 kgf·cm = 9.80665 N·cm

Formula:

N·cm = kgf·cm × 9.80665

With your value: 1 kgf·cm = 9.80665 N·cm

Other Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Centimeter conversions

2 kgf·cm to N·cm 3 kgf·cm to N·cm 4 kgf·cm to N·cm 5 kgf·cm to N·cm 6 kgf·cm to N·cm 7 kgf·cm to N·cm 8 kgf·cm to N·cm

Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Centimeter Conversion Table

Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)	Newton-Centimeter (N·cm)
0.5	4.903325
1	9.80665
2	19.6133
5	49.03325
10	98.0665
15	147.09975
20	196.133
25	245.16625
50	490.3325
100	980.665
250	2,451.6625
500	4,903.325
1000	9,806.65

Newton-Centimeter to Kilogram-force Centimeter Conversion Table

Newton-Centimeter (N·cm)	Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)
0.5	0.050986
1	0.101972
2	0.203943
5	0.509858
10	1.019716
15	1.529574
20	2.039432
25	2.549291
50	5.098581
100	10.197162
250	25.492905
500	50.985811
1000	101.971621

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)

Torque

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton metre; imperial torque uses the exact pound-force and foot.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Newton-Centimeter (N·cm)

Torque

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton metre; imperial torque uses the exact pound-force and foot.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Centimeter

To convert from Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm) to Newton-Centimeter (N·cm), multiply the value by 9.80665.

Formula: N·cm = kgf·cm × 9.80665

Reverse: kgf·cm = N·cm × 0.1019716213

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kilogram-force Centimeter. For example: 5 kgf·cm
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 9.80665
The result is: 49.03325 N·cm

About Kilogram-force Centimeter

The kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque. One kilogram-force centimeter equals 0.0980665 newton metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other torque unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: torque calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Newton-Centimeter

The newton-centimeter (N·cm) is a unit of torque. One newton-centimeter equals 0.01 newton metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other torque unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: torque calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Newton-Centimeter are in 1 Kilogram-force Centimeter?

There are exactly 9.80665 Newton-Centimeter in 1 Kilogram-force Centimeter. This means the conversion factor from Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Centimeter is 9.80665.

What is the formula to convert Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Centimeter?

The formula to convert Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Centimeter is: N·cm = kgf·cm × 9.80665. For example, to convert 10 Kilogram-force Centimeter to Newton-Centimeter, you would multiply 10 by 9.80665.

What is a Kilogram-force Centimeter?